Gerheauser lost two of every three decisions as a wartime starter in Philadelphia
and was mostly a reliever with Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Wildness was his primary
handicap.
(EW)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 20, 1943: With Charley Fuchs and Al Gerheauser pitching, the Phillies whitewash the Cubs, 3–0 and 2–0.
»March 31, 1945: Headline: DiMaggio to the Phillies. Vince is sent by the Pirates in exchange for P Al Gerheauser, who lost 35 games in two seasons. DiMaggio will drive in 84 runs while again leading the NL in strikeouts.